2009 could be termed The Year of the Forgotten Female. As awards season descends, performances such as Maya Rudolph's tentative mother-to-be in "Away We Go," Ellen Page's derby queen on the verge in "Whip It," and even Gabourey Sidibe's sullen, haunted teen in "Precious," have been cast aside in favor of showier roles. Sadly, the current Hollywood scene seems to favor sweeping revelations set to swelling music over subtle, personal journeys that are often infinitely more rewarding, for actresses and audiences alike.
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2009 could be termed The Year of the Forgotten Female. As awards season descends, performances such as Maya Rudolph's tentative mother-to-be in "Away We Go," Ellen Page's derby queen on the verge in "Whip It," and even Gabourey Sidibe's sullen, haunted teen in "Precious," have been cast aside in favor of showier roles. Sadly, the current Hollywood scene seems to favor sweeping revelations set to swelling music over subtle, personal journeys that are often infinitely more rewarding, for actresses and audiences alike.